After tens of thousands of lawsuits from cancer patients who have said the talc-based baby power was contaminated with asbestos, Johnson & Johnson has finally agreed to end all sales of the product in North America. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and thousands of consumers,…
Flint Water Treatment Plant Foreman Dead Matthew McFarland, age 43, was found dead by a friend at this home April 16, 2016, when the friend went to visit him. An autopsy was conducted but did not determine the immediate cause of death. Authorities are waiting…
You’ve probably heard a lot about “vaping,” the general term for using e-cigarettes and similar devices. Manufacturers have been trying to position vaping as a safer alternative than actual cigarettes and as a tool to help current smokers quit. Still, not everyone is convinced vaping…
Summer: Fun Time or Time to Visit the ER? Summer involves so many opportunities to relax and have a good time (and, of course, not such a good time with chores such as mowing the lawn). But did you know that many of the fun…
Teens Overdosing on New LSD-Like Drug You’ve probably heard of K2 by now, or the synthetic marijuana that also goes by the name “spice” that was allegedly a safer alternative to marijuana. However, K2 was banned in Michigan in June 2012, and many other states…
Uptick in Number of Children Visiting ER After 2009 Medical Marijuana Law Although there seems to be an abundance of advocates for medical marijuana, medical professional say that treats...
Peanuts are no laughing matter for Kelsey Hough, a college student at the University of Washington, Tacoma. Her first year in college, the university took her allergy very seriously and posted...
If you've eaten ground beef in Michigan in the past few weeks, you might want to make sure your stomach isn't bothering you. Salmonella contamination was reported in the state, with 9...
When I've seen someone with a pen in their mouth, I've often asked do you know where that pen has been? Other times I've asked would you lick the bathroom floor? Pens are notoriously...
Have you eaten Jimmy John's lately? According to recent reports, several individuals were sickened as a result of consuming Jimmy John's sandwiches between February 6 and 12 with...